Jamillah and Brandon were married on September 7, 2008, on the beach by the lava rocks of Oahu’s east coast. Their bamboo gazebo was draped in turquoise and light green with ferns and yellow plumeria, and everyone, from the bridal party to the guests, wore white.
A hula dancer entertained the guests before the ceremony and later taught everyone to dance on the sand. Brandon’s son Cameron made the day even sweeter, and before the wedding the couple explored the island on a photo tour: a sea cave, a hidden cove, the Nuuanu rainforest, Lanikai beach and the cliffs above the Pacific.
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Getting Ready at the Hyatt · A Turquoise Gazebo by the Rocks · Vows by the Sea · Everyone Learns the Hula · Cameron & the Little Ones · Jamillah & Brandon · Family & Friends · A Hidden Cove · Step Into the Cave · Deep in the Nuuanu Rainforest · Lanikai, the Sea of Heaven · The Cliffs Above the Pacific
Getting ready
Getting Ready at the Hyatt
Jamillah got ready at the Hyatt on Oahu with her bridesmaids, laughing through hair and makeup, while the little flower girl played under the bride’s dress.
The setup
A Turquoise Gazebo by the Rocks
The bamboo gazebo stood on the sand by the lava rocks, draped in turquoise and light green and finished with ferns, hanging lanterns and yellow plumeria, with yellow petals along the aisle.
The ceremony
Vows by the Sea
Jamillah walked down the aisle to Brandon with the ocean breeze in her veil. The minister gave them a Hawaiian blessing, they exchanged leis and rings, and their family and friends cheered as they were pronounced husband and wife.
Hula
Everyone Learns the Hula
After the ceremony the hula dancer brought everyone onto the sand, and the bride, the groom and all the guests in white learned to dance the hula together.
The kids
Cameron & the Little Ones
Brandon played with his son Cameron on the rocks and the sand, lifting him high above his shoulders, while the children ran around the gazebo with their yellow flower bouquets.
Just married
Jamillah & Brandon
A few quiet moments for the newlyweds under the turquoise gazebo, with a kiss by the sea.
Family
Family & Friends
Then the whole family gathered under the gazebo and on the rocks for photos, everyone dressed in white with leis.
Photo tour
A Hidden Cove
The photo tour began at a hidden cove with golden sand and dark lava rock, where they had fun in grass skirts and leis as the waves washed in.
Photo tour
Step Into the Cave
Next they stepped into a lava tube cave by the beach for photos framed by the dark rock and the bright sea outside.
Photo tour
Deep in the Nuuanu Rainforest
Then it was into the deep green forest of Nuuanu, among giant trees and tangled roots.
Photo tour
Lanikai, the Sea of Heaven
At Lanikai Beach they relaxed under the leaning palm trees on the white sand and splashed in the clear turquoise water.
Photo tour
The Cliffs Above the Pacific
The tour ended on the cliffs of Oahu’s east coast, looking out over the deep blue Pacific.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When and where did Jamillah and Brandon get married?
On September 7, 2008, on the beach by the lava rocks on Oahu's east coast, after getting ready at the Hyatt on Oahu.
Can our guests learn the hula at our wedding?
Yes. A hula dancer can dance for your guests and then teach everyone a few steps on the sand. See our hula dancers page.